Lautech Graduate,Who returned His Certificate Receives Support

Hamid Fatimah Omotayo reports;

A graduate of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho.Mr Osunleke Alaba, who recently returned his certificate to the institution requesting refund of his fees he paid throughout his studentship, has received N500,000 fund support from the alumni association.

Mr Alaba, who graduated from the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, had complained about the “uselessness” of his certificate following his failure to secure job years after his graduation.

Ideemlawful gathered In a video that went viral, Mr Alaba create a scene at the reception of one of the school’s administrative buildings, claiming his parents are already tired of his constant dependence on them.

He said if he received his fees paid throughout his five-year course studied, he could spend it to develop his talent.

“He said He returned the certificate because it had no impact on his existence. I asked for a refund of the fees paid in school so I could use it to build my talent and live a better and impactful life.

“He said he is an entertainer and he won the MTN talent hunt award during my service year in 2016.”

Mr Alaba,The father of two further said despite his efforts to improve the living condition of his family, he has continued to get advice for him to engage in ritual activities to be rich “but I can never do that not to spoil the reputation of his family”.

“He said his Father is 90 years old but he continue to borrow money from him rather than give him. All he seek now is help in any form for him to pursue his entertainment career. He don’t want my career wasted.”